Liza Minnelli’s Memoir and a Look at Current Culture
There are icons, there are legends… and then there’s Liza Minnelli. Just in time to celebrate her 80th birthday, the long-awaited memoir from the “Cabaret” star – told in her own words to longtime collaborator Michael Feinstein – offers a behind-the-scenes journey through fame, family, friendships, and resilience. The memoir, titled Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, doesn’t shy away from candid reflections on her life and past relationships.
Streaming: The Immortal Man
Fans of the hit series Peaky Blinders can now enjoy the first feature-length outing with the Shelby gang in The Immortal Man. Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby, joined by Barry Keoghan. The film is currently streaming on Netflix, offering both familiar faces and a new storyline for fans and newcomers alike.
Art: Visual Poetry – John Minihan
The National Gallery of Ireland is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing the function of photographer John Minihan. Spanning over sixty years, the exhibition charts Minihan’s evolution from a press photographer to a master of capturing the poetry of everyday life. The retrospective is on display at the Hugh Lane Room until October 11th.
Opera: Rusalka
Irish National Opera presents a new production of Dvořák’s Rusalka, a tale of longing, transformation, and the cost of desire. Featuring Irish soprano Jennifer Davis in the title role, the opera will be performed at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin from March 22nd to March 28th.
Film: Project Hail Mary
Ryan Gosling stars in Project Hail Mary, a science fiction thriller where a teacher wakes up on a spaceship with amnesia and must save Earth from an impending disaster. The film is currently showing in cinemas nationwide and has been praised as a crowd-pleaser.
Music: Penelope Trappes & Katie Kim
Bello Bar in Dublin will host a double-header featuring Penelope Trappes and Katie Kim on Friday, March 27th. Trappes, known for her immersive sonic worlds, will share the stage with Kim, a creative powerhouse in the Irish music scene.
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